The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State says it is positioning itself to deliver no fewer than one million additional votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The party said it is relying on the political structure of the bloc led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, as it intensifies its ongoing electronic registration and revalidation exercise.
The disclosure was made in Makurdi by Philip Agbese, the member representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and spokesperson of the Benue APC caucus in the National Assembly.
Agbese spoke while inspecting registration materials, noting that the involvement of the Akume-led faction would significantly increase the party’s strength in the state.
“We are coming with serious business,” he said. “The Akume group alone has over half a million verified members ready to be captured in this exercise.
“Within the next seven days, we will upload every one of them. That single move will increase APC membership in Benue by at least 500,000. And mark my words, we are targeting an extra one million votes for President Tinubu in the next election cycle.”
He compared the pace of APC’s mobilisation with that of opposition parties, arguing that their efforts were far behind.
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“After one solid month, the other side has only managed about 30,000 registrations,” Agbese said. “Our people are on the ground, they understand the stakes, and they are responding in large numbers. This e-registration is our chance to reclaim and strengthen the party from the roots.”
Agbese urged party members across the 23 local government areas of Benue State to fully support the exercise, stressing that unity and commitment were crucial at this stage.
“This is not the time for division or lukewarm attitude. With the structure Senator Akume has built and the commitment we are seeing, APC in Benue is set to become unstoppable again. Let’s make this exercise a huge success together,” he added.
When asked to assess the performance of Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the lawmaker declined to give a definite assessment, saying he would consult party leaders at the national level before commenting.
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“I don’t want to jump the gun and say something today only for my ogas at the top to come out tomorrow with a different view,” he said with a smile. “I’ll consult with Bayo Onanuga and others in Abuja before commenting.”
Tinubu Giant Of African Leadership – Agbese
Agbese also praised President Tinubu, describing him as “a towering giant in African leadership whose experience and vision are transforming Nigeria and inspiring the continent.”
Reaffirming the party’s ambition ahead of 2027, he said the APC was determined to increase Tinubu’s vote count in Benue State significantly.
“We are serious about shooting Tinubu’s votes up by another one million from Benue State alone. The people trust his leadership, and we will ensure their support translates into massive numbers in 2027 and beyond,” Agbese said.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
